Tame Dog Training
Allen, Texas
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Allen, Texas
(25)
25 customer reviews
Kate
Tame Dog Training has worked wonders with my large german shepherd. I can now walk him off leash while I push my baby in a stroller without worrying about a thing! The training system and commands were very easy to learn and continue at home after training. One of the best benefits after joining the Tame Dog Training family, is the ability to board your dog and have them "freshen-up" on their training! We know our dog is in trusted hands with Tame Dog Training! More...
William M.
We have used Matt and his team for the past year for training and boarding for our dog, Guapo. Guapo was 9 when we first took him to Matt, and he proved you CAN teach old dogs new tricks. Guapo always comes back happy and well behaved. I am writing this review not only to praise their dog training, but to tell everyone how Tame goes above and beyond to love on your dog. On Christmas Eve, Guapo was boarded at Tame and he fell ill. I was texted a video of him acting very sick which was immediately followed by a phone call. They asked if they could take him to the Animal Hospital, which I was adamant about. Over the next few hours of emergency surgery, their team stayed by his side and communicated with me all the details as we were out of town. I cannot thank them enough for their efforts. We will always use Tame for training and boarding as there is nobody that could be more trusted with your family pet. More...
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Charlie P.
What do I recommend about Tame Dog Training? All of it! We found Matt online and were intrigued by all the good reviews. We talked to him multiple times - he is a very patient person! He talked us through his process; answered our million questions; and gave us so much info before we even committed to booking with him. It's clear that he has a passion for training dogs. All of his methods are well thought out, and all of the tools he uses are 100% safe for the dogs. Most are pretty simple too - which we liked because it makes them easier to use when you continue training at home.We decided to go with 1 week of training for Rico and 2 weeks for Hammond. Our issues were mainly the dogs not listening; running the fence; jumping on us; and pulling on leashes. We (us and Matt) really felt like we needed to establish a dominance in order. They had also gotten into a couple of scuffles that we wanted to stop before they escalated, mostly over toys and food but at times what we felt was unpredictable.From the time we dropped off Hammond we were extremely comfortable. Matt is obviously a dog lover. He's patient with them, but stern enough that they are going to learn while they're there and retain it afterwards. He really tailored both Hammond and Rico's trainings to their personality. After 1 week we dropped off Rico and got to see Hammond's progress, and were already impressed. When we came back to get Rico we were amazed - our dogs weren't pulling on leashes; they were calm; they would stay in "place" for long periods of time; and even with treats and food thrown on the ground didn't get assertive or upset with one another. Their behaviors were so much improved. We took them home along with all the equipment we got from Matt and have been really impressed. They went to training in June, so we have seen that what they learned stuck with them (as I write this in October).Matt never promises a "utopia" - which is totally fair. He can't control the dogs or what we hold them to or don't when we come home. But, he follows up incredibly well. He has contacted us multiple times to offer follow up sessions and make sure we are happy with the training we received - and we are! I highly recommend Tame Dog Training for your dog, whether you need a little training or something more extensive! Matt's prices are what they are for a reason - he delivers. More...
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Kyle B.
We took our 2.5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback to Matt and his team for the 17 day program. I came away incredibly impressed with Matt's knowledge of dogs and the psychologically behind dog training. Our dog was very stubborn and needed some minor tweaks in behavior: place, healing on leash, greeting guests, etc. Blown away by the progress made during the program. I would highly recommend Tame Dog Training and we will continue to use Tame for boarding. They really care about your pet and I feel comfortable leaving our beloved Warren. More...
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Angela M.
Matt is amazing! He is so knowledgeable and spends time understanding what is important to you. He is so patient and walked us through the process start to finish. We rescued our Duke at 9 mos old and although he was super sweet, he ran out the front door, jumped on visitors and was all over our furniture. He was able to break all of these habits in just a few weeks. Highly recommend!!! More...
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Kaitlin M.
When I originally reached out to TAME Dog Training I was in major distress. We were hours away from having to fly out of town for a wedding I was in, and our dog ended up biting the pet sitter who came to our house! Not only was I stranded with a dog that no one would board, but I was also realizing that if we couldn't get this fixed, we were looking at having to rehome our beloved pet. I contacted Matt and he took our Frenchie in, happy to help and not the least bit intimidated or perturbed by our dog's aggression issues. Since completing his doggie bootcamp with TAME Dog Training, we are now able to have visitors at our door, guests in our home, and walks with our pup -- all WITHOUT having to fear for his or others safety!! If you're at your wits end, don't give up on your fur baby, take them to TAME and they'll set it right. We're so thankful we did! More...
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Taylor K.
We took our sweet Maggie to Matt and it was the best decision we could've made. Not only did he teach her everything we wanted her to learn, we felt totally 100 percent confident that Maggie was being well taken care of. She was at TAME for 8 nights and Matt checked in multiple times with photos putting me at total ease that our baby was happy and healthy. This is PRICELESS to me. Not to mention how knowledgeable Matt is. We will be taking Maggie back for formal dog training when she is 6 months old and I know she will be the best doggy on earth because of it! Thank you TAME dog training for everything. More...
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Lane H.
We have a brand new dog! Before Matt's program, our dog (Clemmie) would lash out at strangers due to insecurity. She was scared of most noises and new places. Matt, the owner of Tame Dog Training transformed Clemmie in 17 days. I was skeptical that Clemmie could be ridded of her old habits and insecurities, yet she has a brand new, bold personality. Clemmie now stays with me during the day at my office and greets new clients, as well as walks near busy Dallas streets with ease. The most important part of Matt's training is what a good teacher he is to humans. He helped us understand how dogs communicate by inviting us to his business for hands on training with Clemmie. Matt also offered reading materials as well as follow up classes for us and the dog after the program ended. He really goes above and beyond and I would recommend his class to any dog owner. Thank you so much, Matt! More...
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Jennifer G.
Matt helped my dog and I so much!! She was dog aggressive and he very easily had her sitting in a room full of dogs calm as can be. Matt teaches skills to help you communicate with your dog. With that being said it does take work to keep up the progress but Matt is always available and happy to help. Definitely worth it! More...
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Izzy B.
Where can I start? My fiance and I have two Boxers (Bella and Lexi). They are very emotional and loving dogs. They used to be so unruly, loved to jump on people, and would play too rough with other dogs. It was very difficult to communicate with either of them. Bella was our first so she had a "first child complex." If anyone would pet Lexi first, Bella would immediately bark out of jealousy. These little rascals thought that everyone in the world wanted to play with them! We moved from San Diego to Dallas, and decided it was time to take them to a professional. After careful reviews and multiple interviews we've decided to go with Tame Dog Training by Matt Ganim. They were with him for two weeks. They came home such well behaved girls. What I like about Matt is that he doesn't just train your dogs, he will also train you. We as humans don't understand proper communication between us and our dogs. This is where Matt comes in. This trainer will teach you how to communicate with your dog. He will make sure that your pet will understand exactly what you are asking them to do. THE BIGGEST REASON WHY I AM SO PLEASED WITH TAME DOG TRAINING: MATT WILL NOT SELL YOU A FISH, HE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO FISH!In this program there will be included sessions of Owner/Pet communication guided by Matt. As he teaches you how to communicate he will also explain how to enforce any new habits or behaviors that you want your pet to know. Essentially, you become your pet's trainer.We moved back to San Diego, and I've gotten to the point where now my babies walk with me OFF LEASH in heavily populated areas with traffic, other animals, and many other distractions. They KNOW that a road is a KILL ZONE and will never step a foot unless I tell them to cross the road with me. They also know that they can't associate with other animals or humans unless I give them an OK to do so.Enough said, Matt will produce results that he promises and even more. More...
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Jessica Smotherman
A little over a year ago we sent our beautiful Mini Australian shepherd to Matt.
Now if you know anything about Aussies, it's their way or the high way.
Matt did an amazing job taking our hyper puppy and making her into a well behaved dog!
We cannot thank Matt enough. We get so many compliments from other dog parents about how well behaved she is and we own it all to Matt /Tame.
We will continue to use the tools that he gave us as she gets older.
If you are looking for a dog trainer, stop wasting your money else where and put it towards training with Matt!
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Liz Crump
I just want to say Thank you Matt
For changing our lives,Boomer is a much better dog because of you.
He was aggressive towards other people and very protective of me.
We went thru two other trainers before you came along.
I highly recommend you and we will call you when we get our next dog.
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Jessica Cheek
I've had a great experience with Matt and Tame Dog Training! Really had good results when I got Silas back, and Matt has continued to follow-up with me to make sure I fully understand how to use the training at home every day. Super excited to keep getting closer with Silas. I can trust that he will listen to me when we are out and about. He is less anxious and seems like a happier, healthier dog. More...
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Angie Mims Twedell
Thank you Matt for the outstanding results from a short period of time that will last Prescott a lifetime. Not to mention training Mike and I as well was much needed. The tools and advice he gave us to further train our 9 month old dog is priceless. The fact that TAME is not a train and see ya later kind of place. Every question we have had after training Matt has answered and walked us through it. Love the follow up training at our home to correct what "we" have been doing wrong. Thank you Matt for giving us a priceless gift! More...
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Garrett Thompson
My wife and I were lucky enough to be Matt's first clients, and our experience with him was first class! After adopting Bodhi, we had tried some simple training methods and he just wasn't catching on, but with Matt's help, we saw a complete transformation, and to this day continue to get compliments on how well behaved and trained he is. Matt's approach is easy to follow and produces immediate results. I can't recommend Tame enough to any dog owner who wants control of their animal (which should be all dog owners!). More...
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Preston Hagaman
In the last year, my wife and I have added two sweet golden retrievers to our family. Their names are Annie and Jovi and are an absolute joy.
They are always happy to see us, and won’t leave our side for anything. They are a shining example of loyalty and unconditional love, but they are still puppies. They chewed on thing after thing, shredded books and destroyed couch cushions.
With our first child on the way, something had to change. We gave Matt a call, described all that was going on, and scheduled a time to drop off the pups for training.
Matt was awesome to work with. He was professional, tender and educated us on how to communicate with our dogs. Our dogs are far from perfect, but the change we’ve seen in them has been incredible. If you have a pup and want a well-trained dog, give Matt a call.
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Julie Dudek
We have a beautiful little golden doodle (Phoebe), but she was incredibly full of anxiety and ENERGY! Not to mention the several accidents that she would have inside of the house on a daily basis.
After 2 weeks with Matt, we didn't even recognize her personality (in the best way possible)!!
We can now successfully go on walks, keep her in a kennel for several hours at a time while we run errands, and so much more! My favorite is that she actually follows the simple commands that we speak. Our relationship with her is so much sweeter because the anxiety and stress are absent!
It might sound silly, but this experience has been life changing for all of us!
Thank you Matt!
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Sherry Sutherland Levin
Matt is not only an excellent dog trainer but patient and helpful in communicating and allowing you to practicing what he has accomplished so that the owner can actually continue with the training with confidence and expertise. We had great results for a dog a labeled as dog aggressive after he was taken into our Labrador Retriever Rescue in the metroplex by placing him with Matt for a 2-week Board & Train. I took him home after the training as my foster and he was great in my home with my Lab, eager to train and adopted within a couple of weeks. Matt loves working with dogs and it is apparent. More...
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Jonathan Brenneman Sumner
I have a rescue german shepherd that had a history of aggression with both people and dogs. After a couple incidents, I began to worry this dog was going to be too much for me. I was nervous introducing him to people and other dogs and never thought I'd be comfortable off leash in public with him. Two weeks after getting him back, my feelings have completely changed. I now feel like I can take Buster anywhere and have complete control and confidence with him. Matt's training has been a blessing for Buster and me, and I can't recommend him enough. I'm able to do things with my dog I never thought would be possible and our bond has grown even stronger. The one-on-one sessions with Matt gave me the ability to train and work with Buster myself and it is incredibly rewarding seeing the results. Also Matt has continued to have great communication and taking time to fully explain things anytime I've had a question. It is evident how much he cares about clients and their dogs and I believe his training was truly the best investment for Buster and me. More...
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Tom Williamson
Tame Dog did an amazing job with our Labradoodle Zoe. The two week session has truly changed our lives. Zoe now plays under control in the front yard, is a joy to walk and even potties on command!
Matt knows his stuff and is a true professional. Zoe no longer jumps on strangers and Matt’s methods and tools even has our kids involved in her training.
I could not recommend this service more.
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Mary Ellen Joseph
Matt is awesome with dogs! We sent two of our dogs to him for the 2 week board and train program. These dogs have some deep rooted issues with anxiety and fear, and Matt was so incredible with them. Luke, our super fearful rescue, does not take to new people easily at all. He still runs from family that he sees often. Matt was able to get Luke to eat food and treats out of his hand, approach him tail wagging, easily go in and out of his crate, and walk like a champ on a leash! He also learned obedience commands and has been such a calmer dog since coming home. Our other dog, Bodhi, is anxiety driven to a degree our vet didn't even know how to treat. Now, he will hold place for hours - and is so much easier to work with and manage. I highly recommend Matt and his services. There isn't a magic trick to turn each dog into a perfect soldier - but, I guarantee that you will see significant improvements with your dogs, even for those with severe challenges like mine! You won't be disappointed! More...
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Paula Cho
Matt is a dog guru!
We finally said 'yes' to getting a dog. Enter Blitz, 4 months old, adorable German Shepherd, very well-tempered from the beginning.
Our concern was how to not fail him as a family and how best to incorporate him into our lives, not the other way around! That's where Tame Dog Training came in. Highly recommended by some good friends, Matt met Blitz at our home and worked with us on the basics of creating structure until Blitz was old enough for his Board and Train session. After which, our pup came home focused, able to sit on his 'place' for 30 mins, and ready to continue learning. We feel like we have the happiest, trained dog in the neighborhood thanks to Tame Dog Training.
Matt's knowledge about how and why dogs behave and learn is invaluable. He's a wizard at creating and teaching the structure upon which dogs develop and thrive. Soak it up, it's a crash course in psychology and you and your dog will be all the better for it.
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Valorie Krause
Words cannot describe the difference in our Airedale’s behavior. If we had looked for several years, we would not have found a more knowledgeable “dog and dog owner whisperer. ” Matt is the entire package because when it comes to training it is not just the animal that needs to be trained, the owners need to be trained as well. Matt was able to determine the things that Beau needed, as far as training was concerned. He offered tips on training and how to have your dog respond with urgency to your commands. Matt also offers information that is extremely helpful for the overall health and nutrition of your dog. We are blessed to have Matt as a resource to make subsequent training adjustments in our home environment. These words do not do justice to our experience with Matt! We love him More...
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Tom W.
Tame Dog did an amazing job with our Labradoodle Zoe. The two week session has truly changed our lives. Zoe now plays under control in the front yard, is a joy to walk and even potties on command! Matt knows his stuff and is a true professional. Zoe no longer jumps on strangers and Matt's methods and tools even has our kids involved in her training. I could not recommend this service more. More...
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Paula C.
Matt is a dog guru! We finally said 'yes' to getting a dog. Enter Blitz, 4 months old, adorable German Shepherd, very well-tempered from the beginning. Our concern was how to not fail him as a family and how best to incorporate him into our lives, not the other way around! That's where Tame Dog Training came in. Highly recommended by some good friends, Matt met Blitz at our home and worked with us on the basics of creating structure until Blitz was old enough for his Board and Train session. After which, our pup came home focused, able to sit on his 'place' for 30 mins, and ready to continue learning. We feel like we have the happiest, trained dog in the neighborhood thanks to Tame Dog Training.Matt's knowledge about how and why dogs behave and learn is invaluable. He's a wizard at creating and teaching the structure upon which dogs develop and thrive. Soak it up, it's a crash course in psychology and you and your dog will be all the better for it. More...
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